I think Fitzgerald is similar to Gatsby. He and Gatsby were both in the war. But then again, he is also part of Nick too. Nick was friends with Gatsby because he was such an interesting person, as was the man who Fitzgerald met in France. I think Fitzgerald put himself into both character, perhaps reflecting on his life. Even the affairs of other characters were similar to Fitzgerald's affair with the movie actress.
I think that Fitzgerald does not reflect himself in the characters but rather in the whole attitude the characters take toward there lose way of life. Fitzgerald was a drinker, and had several affairs. These negative character tratres abundant in the book may be more reflective of Fitzgerald then of the 20's.
As Eric said, Fitzgerald reflects himself through the attitude of The Great Gatsby. He shows his characters drinking, while he, at one point, was dominated by alcohol. He and Nick both receive support to follow their ambitions from their fathers as well. Fitzgerald has Gatsby serve in the army, just as he had in 1917. Gatsby falls in love with Daisy just as Fitzgerald fell in love with Zelda. They both fell in love wile being stationed somewhere in the war. Again, Fitzgerald and Gatsby are related in their apparent failure to secure their loves as their wives. Gatsby and Fitzgerald both spend a portion of their lives living it up as young celebrities. As is in both the cases of Tom and Daisy and Fitzgerald and Zelda, "there were frequent domestic rows." Another similarity between Fitzgerald and Gatsby is that they both have doubts spread about them. Gatsby's past is up to interpretation, and Fitzgerald's conscience while writing is disputed. He and Tom are once again similar in the damaged their marriage's suffer because of their wives having affairs. Fitzgerald also shares the act of having an affair with tom by having an affair with Sheilah Grahm, a movie columnist. all of these are examples of the parallels between Fitzgerald and his characters in The Great Gatsby.
I think that Fitzgerald has many similar qualities to characters in Great Gatsby, however I also believe that Fitzgerald uses many of his characters to warn against what he doesnt want to be as opposed to what he is. Like many of the characters Fitzgeral displays a drinking problem and issues with commitment. He has affairs and breaks promises. Like the character of Gatsby, he also has an air of mystique. They both lives lives of the privileged, attending parties and other frivolous affairs.
I'm looking for specifics here people. Use direct quotes, real people's names! It's all there in the biography I handed out. I also like the idea of Fitzgerald reflecting the attitude of an entire society; was he part of that society or an outsider (somewhat like Nick)?
i think that as Fitzgerald writes he models himself after his charecters, reflects himself in them. There are countless examples jsut in the Great Gatsby. It can be looked at in the broad sense of attitude as it is well known that for a while alcohol controlled his life, and that trait can certainly be applied to the charecters in gatsby. He and Gatsby also both fell in love during service in the military. He also had many affairs with actresses while he was married with Zelda which parallels the many affairs of the charecters in Gatsby.
In reading the Great Gatsby and the biography on Fitzgerald, it is obvious how closely related the author and his characters are. Fitzgerald seems to be writing based on experience many times, often relating to Nick in Great Gatsby. Coming from a family that was "pride in his father's ancestry", the Fitzgeralds were well off. This relates to Nick in the novel because both author and character are being supported financially by their fathers and rely on that background to get anywhere. Fitzgerald is related to the character Gatsby in the story based on the aspects of love and war. Gatsby served in the army, just as Fitzgerald did in 1917 when he dropped out of high school. On the topic of love, it almost seems like Fitzgerald is writing an autobiography through Gatsby's eyes. Gatsby falls for Daisy, a young, and somewhat rogue, girl who bases her life almost entirely on money and getting attention for her looks. This is closely linked to the author's own romance with Zelda Sayre, who was 18 when they met. Fitzgerald thought that his new love would light a flame and the "romance intensified Fitzgerald's hopes for the seuccess of his novel". But when the novel still didn't sell, Zelda became angry and, "unwilling to live on his small salary", broke their engagement. Just as ms. Elizebeth Barnes said, Fitzgerald and Gatsby are related because of their young partying lives. Both seem to have the notion, that most young people do, that they will live forever. Alcohol plays a major role in this. Being the sudden celebrities that they are, both Fitzgerald and Gatsby take advantage of that and begin drinking to play up the fact that they have new money and new hope. These are all contributing factors to the similarities between Fitzgerald and the characters that he created.
I think that Fitzgerald shared some similar life experiences and disappointments with Gatsby. However, I don't think Fitzgerald is very similar to Gatsby in terms of his attitude or emotions. Gatsby only had Daisy to focus his hopes and dreams on. Fitzgerald could channel the bittersweet experiences of his life into his writing. Both Fitzgerald and Gatsby served in the army. They also had trouble getting the girl. Gatsby was not wealthy when he met Daisy and Fitzgerald was not successful when he met Zelda. Both men had to gain a fortune, or success, to get the women they wanted and it ended badly for both of them. Fitzgerald's wife goes insane and Gatsby is never able to actually be with Daisy before he is murdered.
Holy spoiler, Hayley! Maybe some people haven't read the whole book???? Geez, now I don't want to finish reading it.
But seriously, I'm quite happy with the volume and focus of these responses. Y'all are showing great attention to the text and incorporating the supplementary materials seamlessly. This is exactly what I was hoping for in response to my leading question. You are all receiving plump completion grades for your posts. If you haven't posted on the second question, do so by Friday.
Fitzgerald definitely reflects himself through his characters. Fitzgerald had a "playboy image" in the '20s and attended lavish alcohol-fueled parties. Gatsby has a similar lifestyle and also has a major love interest with Daisy as did Fitzgerald with Zelda.
Considerably, most of the background of Gatsby's character coincides with that of Fitzgerald's background, such as his navy service, his trips around the world, and even his relationships. Some major 'events' in the book also relate to Fitzgerlad's life, such as the romance between him and Zelda and her constant betrayal, similar to many of the characters in the book. Sworry its late, Mr. Wynn, i forgot i had'nt posted this one yet.
I think Fitzgerald is similar to Gatsby. He and Gatsby were both in the war. But then again, he is also part of Nick too. Nick was friends with Gatsby because he was such an interesting person, as was the man who Fitzgerald met in France. I think Fitzgerald put himself into both character, perhaps reflecting on his life. Even the affairs of other characters were similar to Fitzgerald's affair with the movie actress.
ReplyDeleteI think that Fitzgerald does not reflect himself in the characters but rather in the whole attitude the characters take toward there lose way of life. Fitzgerald was a drinker, and had several affairs. These negative character tratres abundant in the book may be more reflective of Fitzgerald then of the 20's.
ReplyDeleteAs Eric said, Fitzgerald reflects himself through the attitude of The Great Gatsby. He shows his characters drinking, while he, at one point, was dominated by alcohol. He and Nick both receive support to follow their ambitions from their fathers as well. Fitzgerald has Gatsby serve in the army, just as he had in 1917. Gatsby falls in love with Daisy just as Fitzgerald fell in love with Zelda. They both fell in love wile being stationed somewhere in the war. Again, Fitzgerald and Gatsby are related in their apparent failure to secure their loves as their wives. Gatsby and Fitzgerald both spend a portion of their lives living it up as young celebrities. As is in both the cases of Tom and Daisy and Fitzgerald and Zelda, "there were frequent domestic rows." Another similarity between Fitzgerald and Gatsby is that they both have doubts spread about them. Gatsby's past is up to interpretation, and Fitzgerald's conscience while writing is disputed. He and Tom are once again similar in the damaged their marriage's suffer because of their wives having affairs. Fitzgerald also shares the act of having an affair with tom by having an affair with Sheilah Grahm, a movie columnist. all of these are examples of the parallels between Fitzgerald and his characters in The Great Gatsby.
ReplyDeleteI think that Fitzgerald has many similar qualities to characters in Great Gatsby, however I also believe that Fitzgerald uses many of his characters to warn against what he doesnt want to be as opposed to what he is. Like many of the characters Fitzgeral displays a drinking problem and issues with commitment. He has affairs and breaks promises. Like the character of Gatsby, he also has an air of mystique. They both lives lives of the privileged, attending parties and other frivolous affairs.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking for specifics here people. Use direct quotes, real people's names! It's all there in the biography I handed out. I also like the idea of Fitzgerald reflecting the attitude of an entire society; was he part of that society or an outsider (somewhat like Nick)?
ReplyDeletei think that as Fitzgerald writes he models himself after his charecters, reflects himself in them. There are countless examples jsut in the Great Gatsby. It can be looked at in the broad sense of attitude as it is well known that for a while alcohol controlled his life, and that trait can certainly be applied to the charecters in gatsby. He and Gatsby also both fell in love during service in the military. He also had many affairs with actresses while he was married with Zelda which parallels the many affairs of the charecters in Gatsby.
ReplyDeleteIn reading the Great Gatsby and the biography on Fitzgerald, it is obvious how closely related the author and his characters are. Fitzgerald seems to be writing based on experience many times, often relating to Nick in Great Gatsby. Coming from a family that was "pride in his father's ancestry", the Fitzgeralds were well off. This relates to Nick in the novel because both author and character are being supported financially by their fathers and rely on that background to get anywhere. Fitzgerald is related to the character Gatsby in the story based on the aspects of love and war. Gatsby served in the army, just as Fitzgerald did in 1917 when he dropped out of high school. On the topic of love, it almost seems like Fitzgerald is writing an autobiography through Gatsby's eyes. Gatsby falls for Daisy, a young, and somewhat rogue, girl who bases her life almost entirely on money and getting attention for her looks. This is closely linked to the author's own romance with Zelda Sayre, who was 18 when they met. Fitzgerald thought that his new love would light a flame and the "romance intensified Fitzgerald's hopes for the seuccess of his novel". But when the novel still didn't sell, Zelda became angry and, "unwilling to live on his small salary", broke their engagement. Just as ms. Elizebeth Barnes said, Fitzgerald and Gatsby are related because of their young partying lives. Both seem to have the notion, that most young people do, that they will live forever. Alcohol plays a major role in this. Being the sudden celebrities that they are, both Fitzgerald and Gatsby take advantage of that and begin drinking to play up the fact that they have new money and new hope. These are all contributing factors to the similarities between Fitzgerald and the characters that he created.
ReplyDeleteI think that Fitzgerald shared some similar life experiences and disappointments with Gatsby. However, I don't think Fitzgerald is very similar to Gatsby in terms of his attitude or emotions. Gatsby only had Daisy to focus his hopes and dreams on. Fitzgerald could channel the bittersweet experiences of his life into his writing. Both Fitzgerald and Gatsby served in the army. They also had trouble getting the girl. Gatsby was not wealthy when he met Daisy and Fitzgerald was not successful when he met Zelda. Both men had to gain a fortune, or success, to get the women they wanted and it ended badly for both of them. Fitzgerald's wife goes insane and Gatsby is never able to actually be with Daisy before he is murdered.
ReplyDeleteHoly spoiler, Hayley! Maybe some people haven't read the whole book???? Geez, now I don't want to finish reading it.
ReplyDeleteBut seriously, I'm quite happy with the volume and focus of these responses. Y'all are showing great attention to the text and incorporating the supplementary materials seamlessly. This is exactly what I was hoping for in response to my leading question. You are all receiving plump completion grades for your posts. If you haven't posted on the second question, do so by Friday.
Fitzgerald definitely reflects himself through his characters. Fitzgerald had a "playboy image" in the '20s and attended lavish alcohol-fueled parties. Gatsby has a similar lifestyle and also has a major love interest with Daisy as did Fitzgerald with Zelda.
ReplyDeleteConsiderably, most of the background of Gatsby's character coincides with that of Fitzgerald's background, such as his navy service, his trips around the world, and even his relationships. Some major 'events' in the book also relate to Fitzgerlad's life, such as the romance between him and Zelda and her constant betrayal, similar to many of the characters in the book. Sworry its late, Mr. Wynn, i forgot i had'nt posted this one yet.
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